EU: REACH public consultation for the 29th update of candidate list starts

FEBRUARY 2023 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS, HARDLINES, SOFTLINES, TOYS AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS

On 17 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation for the 29th update of the REACH Candidate List¹. The public consultation will end on 3 April 2023.

Two (2) substances were proposed as substances of very high concern (SVHC). If these two proposed substances are identified as SVHCs, the total number of SVHCs listed on the Candidate List will increase from 233 to 235 in June or July 2023.

Table A gives the substance names, identification numbers (CAS and EC), the reason(s) for proposing and their potential application(s).

Table A. SVHCs to be included in the Candidate List under this public consultation.

Substance Name

CAS Number

(EC Number)

Reason for proposing

Potential Application

Bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulphone (BCPS)

80-07-9

(201-247-9)

vPvB (Article 57e)

Mainly used as a monomer for the manufacture of several polymers, e.g. polyethersulfone (PESU), polysulfone (PSU), polyphenylensulfone (PPSU);
Used as additive in fluoropolymers for rubber production;
Used in agricultural products.

Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide

75980-60-8
(278-355-8)

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

Used in photo-chemicals, inks and toners, coating products, adhesives and sealants, polymers and fillers, putties, plasters, and modelling clay;
Can be found in materials based on fabrics, textiles and apparel, paper and plastics.

Note:

vPvB: very Persistent, very bio accumulative

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